One good display for England has not guaranteed keeper Joe Hart a return to the Manchester City side with manager Manuel Pellegrini refusing to say he would be recalled for Sunday's home match against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Some costly mistakes led to 26-year-old Hart being replaced by Romanian Costel Pantilimon for the Premier League club's last four games.
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Hart made several fine saves during England's 1-0 defeat by Germany on Tuesday, but Pantilimon has impressed since getting his chance, leaving Pellegrini with a dilemma.
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"We don't know," Pellegrini told reporters on Friday when asked about Hart. "We will decide tomorrow the starting XI, but I think it was very useful for Joe, the game for England.
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"What did I think of his performance for England? I think he did very well. It's one thing you ask me about the national team, another thing to ask about Manchester City."
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There were some words of encouragement for Hart, however.
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"All of the players are human and they can all have a bad moment," the Chilean said. "But it was very important for him to play with England. The game against Germany was important, a good test for him."
I don't think he would return anytime soon. As long as the present keeper is still faultless, Hart will have to remain on the bench
England and Manchester City are 2 different teams so that can never be a factor to bring him back to his former position in d club